generated obscene child sexual abuse material
Material depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, created by AI without an actual child victim.
How the laws define this
Both provisions establish that generated obscene child sexual abuse material consists of content depicting child sexual abuse or sexually explicit conduct created, manipulated, or substantially altered through artificial intelligence and digital generation techniques without an actual child victim being abused during its creation. These descriptions align on treating synthetic depictions as deeply harmful, ensuring that the absence of a real victim does not exempt such material from strict criminal liability. Where the texts diverge is in their specific framing and criteria. The first definition explicitly sets an age threshold by specifying a child under the age of 18 and highlights how material indistinguishable from actual child sexual abuse material drives demand for child exploitation. The second definition omits a specific age benchmark, focusing instead on distinguishing AI-generated material from traditional content to guarantee that both forms face strict criminal penalties. Neither text attributes these variations to distinct named jurisdictions, as both share the exact same statutory act preamble.
Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.
Definitions (2)
This refers to any material depicting sexually explicit or obscene conduct involving a child under the age of 18, where such material is created or substantially altered using artificial intelligence or other digital generation techniques, without the involvement of an actual child victim. This definition is pivotal for criminalizing content that, while not involving a real child, is indistinguishable from actual CSAM and contributes to the demand for child exploitation.
This refers to content depicting child sexual abuse that has been created or manipulated using artificial intelligence or similar digital technologies. It is crucial for distinguishing AI-generated content from traditional child sexual abuse material, ensuring both fall under strict criminal penalties. The emphasis on 'generated' material acknowledges the synthetic nature of the content, where no actual child may have been abused in its creation, yet the harm of its existence and distribution remains profound.